
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $541 (133 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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3838 Petzinger Rd

3411 Clarkston Ave

78 E Barthman Ave

Landmark on Scioto

Haven's Edge

4568 Harbor Blvd

1269 Grovewood Dr

Seton South Apartments

Reserve at Capital Pointe
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Clover Garden Apartments

Berwick Grove

Elim Manor

Garden View Flats

Indian Meadows Apartments

Montrose Square

Kimberly Crossings (126)

KP EASTLAND, LLC

Highview Place Apartments

Marsh Run
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187 Currier Dr

347 1/2 E Welch Ave

Windmiller Pointe

Riverside Trail Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

Preserve at Canal

409-419 Welch (EEL)

1648 Smith Rd

Lockbourne Greene

1893-1895-1895 Holburn Ave
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Parsons Village East Senior Apartments

Riverdale Plaza

128 Benfield Ave

2846 Avati Dr

4566 Harbor Blvd

George's Creek Apartments

Amesbury

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Chartwell Apartments

Countryview East Apartments

Independence Village, Reynoldsburg, OH
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The Apartments at Winchester Cove

Orchard Grove

The Franklin at Crossridge

Brittany Bay

Ashbrook Run Apartments

Abbie Cove

Schirm Farms Apartments

Preston Pointe

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Lehman Village

Preserve at Winchester Crossing
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Outer Southern Columbus, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southern Columbus Studio Apartments | $789 | $695 | $961 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $625 | $2,639 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $665 | $3,232 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $900 | $8,409 |
| Outer Southern Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $999 | $2,484 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Southern Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southern Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southern Columbus is under $851.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southern Columbus is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus costs $1,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southern Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Outer Southern Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Southern Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southern Columbus have an average cost of $442 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southern Columbus.
Expert Rental Resources
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